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EarthEcho International believes youth have the power to change our planet.

EarthEcho International is a nonprofit organization founded on the belief that youth have the power to change our planet. Established by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau in honor of their father Philippe Cousteau Sr., and grandfather legendary explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, our mission is to inspire young people worldwide to act now for a sustainable future.

In celebration of World Water Monitoring Day on September 18, environmental youth leadership organization EarthEcho International and Xylem Watermark are hosting youth-led events nationwide and offering a suite of take-action resources on monitorwater.org to help communities around the world be part of a clean water future for our planet.

EarthEcho’s programs are developed for and by youth. All of our resources are designed to equip new generations of leaders and problem solvers to identify and tackle environmental challenges in their own communities and beyond. Our work is focused in three main areas:

Inspiration

EarthEcho’s STEMExplore highlights relatable voices and exciting life experiences to make careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) come alive. STEMExplore kindles youth interest in solving problems and becoming critical thinkers about the world around them. The program features a series of interactive videos profiling STEM experts and thought leaders from around the world, meeting a critical need by fostering the next generation of STEM professionals.

Cultivation

EarthEcho’s Youth Leadership Council (YLC) is a platform for today’s emerging trailblazers and visionaries in the environmental space. Comprised of 15 diverse leaders from across the country, ages 15-22, each YLC member has demonstrated an ability to engage and mobilize their peers and their communities to change the world. Through EarthEcho’s platforms, YLC members are empowered to develop programs and conduct outreach to youth around the world.

Activation

The EarthEcho Water Challenge is an international program that equips anyone to combat the global water crisis starting in their own communities. Through the simple acts of testing their local water, sharing the results, and taking action to restore and protect this resource, anyone can play a critical role in ensuring the overall health of the environment and our communities. In addition, EarthEcho Expedition provides exciting Web-based video content, classroom materials, and community action guides that put the tools of change at the fingertips of young environmental champions anywhere, anytime.

Upcoming Event |Virtual Field Trip: Aquaponics 101

About Panelists Classroom Resources Science Standards Recorded Event
Join EarthEcho International, 2017 EarthEcho Expeditions Fellow, Jim Trogdon, and Paul Brentlinger, CEO of CropKing Inc. as we learn all about aquaponics. We will review the history of aquaponics, explore how students can build an affordable system for your classroom, and discuss why aquaponics is so important for water…

Educator Resources

Are you a teacher who cares about our water planet and wants to inspire and encourage your students to do the same? You've come to the right place. The Water Planet Challenge will give you the information and materials you need to help your middle and high school students TAKE ACTION to protect and restore our planet's natural resources while teaching to key standards.

Featured Resource

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Where will YOU be for World Water Monitoring Day?

This past August I sprang out of bed at a mere four o'clock in the morning to hop on a flight across the country. In Washington, D.C., I would finally come face to face with the 30 other EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassadors who I had never met but whose voices were familiar from…